Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Executive Director
Secondary Department: Choose an item.
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): Choose an item.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of four (4) positions effective April 5, 2025, to support the Community Health and Violence Prevention Services Division's Relentless Interrupters Serving Everyone (RISE) Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Public Health, Community Health and Violence Prevention Services (CHVPS) Division uses public
health approaches to prevent and disrupt violence in Harris County. CHVPS was established with goals to prevent violence and improve the health, wellbeing, and self-sufficiency of Harris County community members. RISE was provided with $500k in additional funding as part of the FY25 budget for expansion.
Expected Impact:
These positions will support the community spaces established by CHVPS in the Cypress Station and Sunnyside neighborhoods. Having full-time staff present at the community spaces will aid in the program's presence and strengthen relationships to better assist the community.
Alternative Options: N/A
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): A1: Expand reach of the Relentless Interrupters Serving Everyone (RISE) program.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
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